A harness for secure retention of prolapses without the need for stitching. Simple, secure, hygienic, can be used in conjunction with the ewespoon

Ewe Spoon

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For vaginal prolapses before lambing - with 3 tying holes

PROLAPSE EQUIPMENT

Treatment

1. Replace the vagina after cleaning with a mild soap.

2. Antibiotics may be indicated depending on the integrity of the cervix and vaginal wall.

3.After replacing the vagina one can place a purse string suture around the vulva. The suture should be placed under the skin out where the woolless and wool areas meet.

4. Another means to keep the vagina “in” is to use a “ewe saver”. The “Ewe saver” is a plastic spoon shape blade that is placed in the vagina and the ends of the retainer are tied to tags of wool. The ewe can lamb over the retainer.

5. Using a harness method, a piece of twine or small rope is doubled over. The midpoint of the rope is placed on top of the neck’s base. The ends of the rope are crossed over and passed between the two front limbs. The ends are brought up under the elbows, over the ribs and then crossed over the back of the ewe. The ends are then passed between the udder and the hindlimbs and carried back up and crossed over in the area of the vulva. The two ends of the rope are then tied to the rope where it crosses the back. The pressure that the rope applies to the back and the area of the vulva will prevent the ewe from straining, keeping the vagina in place.

2. Then get someone to grab the back feet and raise her rear end, keeping her head down.

3. If you can’t get an assistant, tie some baler twine to each leg and then across your back to do some lifting. It’s very hard on your back, but it’s worth the discomfort to get the lambs out without damage.